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I am trying to find Army Records for James Morrison McLean his birth was registered as 3/6/1896 at Dreghorn, Ayrshire (my great-uncle)

I believe that he that he served in HMF during WW1and was killed. I have had a look on CWGC site, but there are too many J McLeans with age unknown to know which is the one I am looking for.

Can any kind person help?

Kind regards
Archie

Who were his parents?


Marion

MarionfromScotland

His father was Alexander McLean and mother Jane Morrison.

Regards

Archie

I'm having a look on ancestry to see if theres anything on him there.


Marion

MarionfromScotland

Much obliged

Archie

There is this one (Kilwinning is quite close to Dreghorn):

UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
about James Mclean
Name: James Mclean
Birth Place: Kilwinning, Ayr
Residence: Dalserf
Death Date: 16 Jul 1916
Death Location: France & Flanders
Enlistment Location: Hamilton
Rank: Private
Regiment: Machine Gun Corps
Battalion: (Infantry)
Number: 18483
Type of Casualty: Killed in action
Theatre of War: Western European Theatre
Comments: Formerly 16480, K.O.S.B

but I can't find a corresponding entry on the CWGC

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British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920
about James McLean
Name: James McLean
Estimated birth year: abt 1895
Age at enlistment: 20
Residence: 57 New Road, Ayr
Document Year: 1915
Regimental Number: 146114
Regiment Name: Royal Engineers
Number of Images: 21

Found it but no further info:

Name: McLEAN, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Unit Text: 28th Coy.
Date of Death: 16/07/1916
Service No: 18483
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C

Is he remembered on the Dreghorn war memorial? If so, it might give his regiment, which would cut down the number of possibles.

MarionfromScotland and Potty

Thank you both. I would say that the Kilwinning one is my James as his half-sister (my granny) was born in Kilwinning and his parents were married in Kilwinning. The family later moved to Dalserf (Larkhall) and it was very likely that he was resident there when he enlisted.

Your help is much appreciated.

Archie

Archie.

I've got o go out now but when i come back I will look on my Larkhall MI's Cd. you never kniow some may be buried there.



Marion

Hi

There are quite a few Mcleans there.What names are connected to them in Dalserf/Larkhall. I'll look for you.

Marion

n for Archie

Marion

Alexander b 1883
John b 1885
Margaret b 1890
Ann b1901
David b c 1902
Daniel b c 1903
Lillias b c 1904
Jessie b c 1905

Thanks

Archie

hi Archie.

Sorry dont see any of them.Of couse they maybe had their own family plot out with Larkhall.
If there are any other names through marriage ie Jessi Lillias or Margaret. They could be there.

Let me know if you want me to check for any names.

Marion

Marion

Thanks for trying, I appreciate it. Are there any Higginsons listed as they will definitely be related.

Regards

Archie

No Higginsons on the CD I have.

I see there are on the 2nd CD which I am thinking about getting.

http://www.scottish-monumental-inscriptions.com/Joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81

I've just ordered the new CD so will get back to you when it arrives.

Marion

Marion

That's great, thanks again

Archie